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Eden Christian Preschool

5500 Tabor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191205.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days

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About Eden Christian Preschool

Eden Christian Preschool is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Eden Christian Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
62 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256948
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 68 rules in all · 67 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 16
  • Safety and hazards 14
  • Records and paperwork 14
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, there were areas of peeled and damaged paint on the walls in the first and third rooms on the first floor. All non-compliance must be corrected prior to issue of Certificate of Compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of inspection, the third room on the first floor did not have scissors in the first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, toys, play equipment and surfaces were dirty and needing repair in the first and third rooms on the first floor. All non-compliance must be corrected before Certificate of Compliance will be issued.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  2. Jun 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “At the time on inspection, carpet in ladybug was observed to have debris in various places throughout room. Wooden play stove was observed to have dirt on top of it. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “At the time on inspection, 4 windows in ladybug remove were observed to open beyond 6 inches. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(b) Screened

      “At the time of inspection, window on far left of ladybug room was observed to without a screen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “At the time on inspection, daily activity schedule was not posted in Ladybug room. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time on inspection, Emergency transportation plan was not posted in Ladybug room. Corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

  3. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 7, 2025Inspection29 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement Form was not signed by the parent or operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “At the time of inspection, the Young Toddlers and Preschool rooms did not have the daily scheduled listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of inspection, the small refrigerator in the infant's room, was not equipped with a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At the time of inspection, one of the infant playpens for sleeping was not labeled with the infant's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of inspection, the plywood backings on the children's bookcases in the Older Toddlers room had exposed broken and cracked plywood.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 foreign high school diploma was not translated into English.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(e) Halls, etc. not included

      “At the time of inspection, an indoor play area was observed with children at play in a gated area at the end of an egress hallway near the young toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(d)/3270.102(f) Slides over 4ft have guardrails/Indoor climbing- protective surface

      “At the time of inspection, children were observed playing on an outdoor play slide in the indoor play space over 4ft without the proper protective surface covering and proper guards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of inspection, there were several uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway, classrooms and indoor play area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “At the time of inspection, the bottom half of the entrance glass door did not have visual strips or identification decals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, child #4 did not have health insurance information list on Emergency Contact Form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's parent work address or telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement did not list the child's enrollment date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment or TB test results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(3) Amount of fee/Services proceeded

      “At the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required 6-month Child Service Report on file. Child #2 did not have the childcare fee amount on the Financial Agreement Form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, there were areas of peeled paint and exposed plaster on both back walls of the indoor play space by the closets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers bathroom trashcan did not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers classroom bathroom toilet was not flushing properly.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of inspection, there were Lysol sprays and scented aroma therapy sprays that were labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked changing table drawers accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “At the time of inspection, the water temperature in the hallway accessible bathroom reached 116 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At the time of inspection, bottles and cups of milk was observed sitting out in both the infant and preschool rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, the ceiling tile over the large play slide in the indoor play space was cracked and damaged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the facility's Pickup or Dropoff procedures posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, children #1 through #4, did not have the required parental 6-month Financial Agreement review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection, the last fire drill recorded was conducted in 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “At the time of inspection, child #1 health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

  5. Feb 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of two years of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, staff member #1 was observed working unsupervised with children without having completed the required Health and Safety pre-service training modules. The staff member has been hired for more than 90 days without completing the required Health and Safety pre-service training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired more than 45 days, who resided in Florida within the past 5 years did not include the completed clearance from Florida nor the receipts verifying a request for clearances from Florida.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of inspection, sleep equipment being used by children in the Busy Bee room were observed with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent of child #2 and child #4 placed their initials instead of signing their signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 was missing the of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “At the time of inspection, the health reports observed for child #1, child #5 and child #6 did not include the signature and title of the medical professional. Nor did the health reports for child #1, child# 5 and child #6 have the required statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contain an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to the staffer's date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to demonstrate the operability of the facility's fire detection device by sounding the alarm and did not have a professional annual fire inspection document.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

      “At the time of inspection, staff member #3 was not physically present in the classroom with the four children she was responsible to supervise. Staff member #3 was observed in the kitchen next to the Busy Bee classroom unable to see, hear, direct or assess the activity of the kids in her group. While staff member #3 was in the kitchen, the Busy Bee classroom was observed with 1 staff member and 8 two-year-old children which was not in compliance with the staff: child ratios regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

  6. Aug 5, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of 1 year of previous childcare experience. Staff person #1 is employed as Director. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of inspection, Staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At the time of inspection, verification of current liability insurance was not on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not present. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of inspection, an outlet without protective cover was observed in play space area. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of inspection, 3 tile in play space area were in need of repair. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, chipped and peeling paint was observed in Butterfly and Rainbow rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “At time of inspection, lower half of glass door located at main childcare entrance was observed to not have decal or visual strip. Non-compliance corrected at time inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At time of inspection, hand washing sign was not posted at sink in Sunshine and Butterfly rooms. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “At time of inspection, portable sink present in infant room was not functional. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a) Age appropriate

      “At time of inspection, no dramatic role play items were present in Sunshine room. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.101(c)(1)/3270.101(c)(4) Dramatic role playing /Auditory development

      “At time of inspection, Sunshine and Rainbow rooms did not have sufficient amount of auditory equipment. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of inspection, observed changing table with two protruding nails. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “At the time of inspection, a written plan was not established and posted in butterfly, busybee, rainbow and sunshine rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At time of inspection, emergency transportation plan was not posted in childcare rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection, emergency plan did not identify shelter in place location during an emergency situation. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity

      “At the time of inspection large wooden swing/sliding board set was observed in indoor gym identified as childcare space. Documentation was not on file at facility and available for review to assess safety of equipment for indoor use. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of inspection, bottle of Greaser labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in unlocked cabinet underneath sink. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “At the time of inspection, windows on 2nd floor accessible to children were observed to open beyond 6 inches. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “At the time of inspection, cell phone identified as business phone did not have emergency numbers posted on or near it. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Eden Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Eden Christian Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Eden Christian Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Eden Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 67 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Eden Christian Preschool care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Eden Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Eden Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Eden Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 904-7044 to ask.

What is Eden Christian Preschool's phone number?

(215) 904-7044.

Where is Eden Christian Preschool?

5500 Tabor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Achievers Learning Center-Creighten Elem Sch, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).